About this role
Job summary
Would you like to gain experience in Macmillan Chemotherapy unit and are you willing to work hard to maintain excellent nursing care?
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 5 Chemotherapy Nurse to work in the Chemotherapy unit.
The post holder will be responsible for administering and caring for patients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment along with delivering high standards of specialist cancer and palliative care within the Chemotherapy Unit at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone ready for a new challenge with good listening skills, a empathetic nature, excellent communicator and who is not afraid of hard work.
Key responsibilities are:
To provide specialised nursing care. To demonstrate a high standard of practice in assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care.
The post holder will administer cytotoxic chemotherapy and related treatments following appropriate training
Supervise and support junior staff, students and health care assistants and work as part of a multi professional cancer care team
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
To ensure that care is delivered as per Trust and unit/ward policies.
To participate in the Induction/Preceptorship packages as applicable after appropriate training.
To ensure that custody, administration and recording of drugs are in accordance with Trust Policy, Unit / Regional Guidelines for Cytotoxic medication and NMC guidelines.
To follow unit policy on extravasation of cytotoxic drugs and anaphylaxis as appropriate and when required.
To inform Unit/Ward Manager of any matters affecting the professional standard of patient care.
To adhere to the guidelines within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Person Specification
Expereince Essential
Experience in Acute General Practice or equivalent Experience of good practice/clinical skills Experience of developing and undertaking audit
Desirable
Experience of working in an oncology setting Experience in administering chemotherapy
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of professional nursing issues and policy relating to specialist area Be aware of, and act in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct.
Desirable
Able to act as a mentor and preceptor as required by the trust and unit Knowledge of NHS IT systems or equivalent
Personal Skills Essential
Good interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills - written & verbal Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team Managing a nurse-led workload IT skills Good organisational skills Able to assess patient and take appropriate actions Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change within working environment Skilled in cannulation and venepuncture
Desirable
Team leadership and motivational skills
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (NMC) Cannulation & Venepuncture course Evidence of continuous professional development Experienced Registered Nurse
Desirable
Chemotherapy Course UKONS SACT passport Mentorship Support for professional practice or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chemotherapy Unit
Lewsey road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)